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Seagate - Backup Plus Desktop for Mac 3TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive - Silver

Model: STDU3000101
SKU: 3254011
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  • Key Specs
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
    • Interface(s): USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • General
    • Product Name: Backup Plus Desktop for Mac 3TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive
    • Brand: Seagate
    • Model Number: STDU3000101
  • Performance
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
  • Compatibility
    • Internal Or External: External
    • External Hard Drive Type: Desktop (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
    • Interface(s): USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 7.1 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 30.4 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 763649057209

Store your digital life in 1 centralized location with this Seagate Backup Plus for Mac STDU3000101 hard drive, which provides 3TB of space for your important files and documents. The hard drive is compatible with Time Machine for enhanced functionality.

Tablet, laptop

  • 3TB capacity: Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
  • USB 3.0 interface: Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
  • Data transfer rates up to 4.8 Gbps via USB 3.0: For quick response when updating files.
  • Save feature: Lets you automatically back up user-generated content from your favorite social networking sites, even photos that you're tagged in, so you can manage your files locally.
  • Share feature: Allows multiple files to be uploaded at the same time to social networking sites from your computer. Simply select which files to upload, choose where to post them and add comments for simple management.
  • Seagate Dashboard: Back up your photos, videos and movies, including those you've shared on Facebook, Flickr and YouTube, so you can easily manage your favorite media wherever you are.
  • Seagate Mobile Backup app (download required): Lets you back up pictures and videos stored on select iOS and Android mobile devices to the drive or to the Cloud. Back up data via a Wi-Fi connection or use services like Dropbox and Google Drive.
  • Compatible with Apple Time Machine: So you can easily back up your Mac directly to the drive.
  • Sleek metal design: Offers durability and a sleek profile.
Whats Included
  • Seagate Backup Plus Desktop for Mac 3TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive
  • Power adapter, 4' USB 3.0 cable
  • Owner's manual

Q: does seagate external hard drive come with a usb powered suppy

A: No, it is not and cannot be USB powered. It comes with a wall wart power supply.

Q: Can I back up my WD MyBook and my Mac Mini to this Seagate?

A: Since the Mac Mini has a USB connection, you should be able to back-up files to the external Seagate HD.

Q: Can I back up two different Macs, both using Time Machine, onto this one hard drive?

A: I'm confident that the answer is "yes". I have a WD external HD and have backed up three Macs to it using Time Machine, with a different folder for each Mac.

Q: Can I upload video from an Ipod touch onto Seagate Backup Plus 3TB xternal USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive?

A: Yes, you can upload anything. You have over 2k gigs on there.